Julie Gwinn, The Seymour Agency
Adult Fiction / Historical Fiction / Nonfiction / Romance / Women's Fiction / Young Adult

Julie Gwinn, The Seymour Agency

My wishlists are: * Cute contemporary romance in the vein of Sophie Kinsella or Bridget Jones Diary. * Historical romance set in Ireland or Scotland, Spain or Italy * Southern fiction * Complicated murder mystery with multiple twists and turns like Sherlock Holmes Julie accepts queries in the following genres: women’s fiction, inspirational fiction and … Continue reading

Bridget Smith, Dunham Literary
Adult Fiction / Fantasy / Historical Fiction / Literary Fiction / Middle Grade / MSWL Paragraphs / Science Fiction / Women's Fiction / Young Adult

Bridget Smith, Dunham Literary

I am looking for middle grade and young adult novels in a range of genres, including but not limited to fantasy and science fiction, historical fiction, and contemporary. I am also seeking fiction for adults, especially fantasy and science fiction, historical fiction, and upmarket women’s fiction. I am actively seeking books with underrepresented or minority … Continue reading

Rena Rossner, The Deborah Harris Literary Agency
Adult Fiction / Children's / Fantasy / Historical Fiction / LGBTQ / Literary Fiction / Memoir / Middle Grade / MSWL Paragraphs / Mystery / Picture Books / Science Fiction / Thriller / Young Adult

Rena Rossner, The Deborah Harris Literary Agency

In terms of Children’s books I represent Picture Books, Chapter Books, Middle Grade and Young Adult. In terms of Adult fiction, I look for Literary, Historical, Fantasy and SciFi, Romance and Thrillers, though I am open to all genres. Nonfiction: in all genres, but it depends on the project. I have a love for history, … Continue reading

Jennifer Azantian, Azantian Literary Agency
Fantasy / Historical Fiction / Magical Realism / Middle Grade / Science Fiction

Jennifer Azantian, Azantian Literary Agency

I am most interested in stories that explore difficult human issues against fantastic backdrops, underrepresented voices, spooky and strange middle grade, non-medieval/European historical fantasy, space operas, literary SF, magical realism, myth/folklore/fairytale retellings, and internally consistent epic fantasy. I am not always open for unsolicited queries. I will, however, be open for specific #MSWL requests that … Continue reading

Katie Grimm, Don Congdon Associates
Adult Fiction / Historical Fiction / Middle Grade / Narrative / Suspense / Young Adult

Katie Grimm, Don Congdon Associates

I’m always looking for literary fiction, upmarket women’s fiction, historical fiction, suspense, narrative non-fiction, young adult and middle grade. More specifically, my taste skews more weird, dark, and international in adult and more timeless than trendy in kids. I want books with a heartbeat, and I’m always delighted when an unusual structure or form functions … Continue reading

Patricia Nelson, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency
Adult Fiction / Historical Fiction / Literary Fiction / Middle Grade / MSWL Paragraphs / Mystery / Romance / Women's Fiction / Young Adult

Patricia Nelson, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency

I’m looking for middle grade, young adult and adult fiction. On the adult side, I’m especially interested in smart, captivating novels in the Romance, Women’s Fiction, and accessible literary fiction genres. For YA and MG, I’m hoping to fall in love with amazing characters and voice in any subgenre. In terms of realistic YA, I … Continue reading

Heather McCorkle, City Owl Press
Fantasy / Historical Fiction / Magical Realism / Romance / Science Fiction

Heather McCorkle, City Owl Press

We publish romance in all its incarnations (except for erotica). I am specifically drawn to novel-length works in fantasy or sci-fi (romantic elements a must), any of the sub-genres. I would love to see a great steampunk/romance with equal attention paid to the plot as to the romance, something outside of Victorian England would be … Continue reading

Cassie Hanjian, Waxman Leavell
Adult Fiction / Historical Fiction / MSWL Paragraphs / Mystery / New Adult / Romance / Suspense / Women's Fiction

Cassie Hanjian, Waxman Leavell

In fiction, I’m looking for addictive New Adult novels that will make me stay up until 1:00 am to finish them. I’m most interested in New Adult novels that push the envelope, develop uniquely flawed characters, and aren’t afraid to challenge the more narrow definitions of “New Adult.” I also love tear-jerking commercial women’s fiction … Continue reading